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AI Deciphers 217-Year-Old Coded Military Letter Ordered by Napoleon

First reported 2026-10-04 15:24 UTC · Updated 2026-10-04 15:24 UTC · 1 independent source

A coded French military letter dating to 1809 has been deciphered with the help of artificial intelligence after remaining unread for more than two centuries, revealing details about French and allied troop positions on the eve of Napoleon Bonaparte’s war with Austria. The letter was not written by…

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  1. 2026-10-04 15:24 UTCKhaama Press · khaama.com ↗

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